Description: This malnourished man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Carrie lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (900 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is short and brown. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Varis was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. When Varis reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is auburn and curly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hadarai grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Sard (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Peridot (50 gp). White opal (900 gp). Sard (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp).